Ray Rice Arrested After Incident In Atlantic City

At the Under Armour Performance Center during a press conference to announce a contract extension for Terrell Suggs, Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome was asked about Ray Rice Download This File

Ray Rice Ravens running back (WBAL TV photo)

Police in Atlantic City say Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was arrested at a casino there after an argument with his fiance turned physical.

Atlantic City police said that Rice and Janay Palmer were both arrested on simple assault charges and were released on a summons after an incident at the Revel Casino early Saturday morning.

Both Rice and Palmer declined medical attention and neither reported any injuries.

Michael Diamondstein, an attorney for Rice, says that he's hopeful that after an investigation "the matter turns out to be little more than a misunderstanding."

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Monday that he's waiting to get all the details before deciding what action to take, if any.

"I have not had a chance to talk to Ray," Newsome said. "I really don't know that situation. With me, I get all the answers. Then that's when we make decisions within this organization - once we get all the information we can get."

"Neither John or I at this point have spoken with Ray," Newsome said. "I'm sure within the next 24 hours one of us will."

Asked if Rice's status with the team could be jeopardy, Newsome responded, "When I left my office 20 minutes ago, and John had probably been there 15 minutes before then, Ray Rice was still a big part of what we plan to do in 2014."

The Ravens released a statement Sunday night.

"We are aware of the Friday night situation with Ray Rice and his fiance," the Ravens said. "We have spoken with Ray, and know that they returned home together after being detained."

Rice played at Rutgers University in New Jersey and was drafted in the second round of the 2008 draft by the Ravens.

This past season, Rice suffered a hip injury only to return for what turned out to be his worst season. He only gained 660-yards and average 3.1-yards-per carry, a career low.